Keen Rippin Chix Ski Camp

Freeskiing champion Alison Gannett is proud to bring her infamous steep skiing camps for women to Silverton. Her camps sell out every year, so reserve your space early. The camps are for real skiers wishing to improve their skills and confidence in a life-changing weekend. Open to alpine and tele chix wishing to improve their skills and confidence.

This 2-day camp includes two full days of instruction and video analysis, with Alison’s famous steep skills toolbox instuction. Win huge prizes at her sustainability trivia contest during Saturday’s happy hour from 4-6pm, guests welcome. Brush up on the green efforts by Alison and her sponsors. The instruction will focus on steep skiing with several group levels, from introductory to steep skiing to mastering the steeps.

This camp is our most challenging, levels C-E only. Must be used to skiing double blacks and short 30 minute hikes at altitude.

C level - Those who can ski double blacks but need confidence and tricks to negotiate rocks and stumps
D level - Those who can ski double blacks everywhere all the time and wish to learn to jump off rocks and ski faster
E level - Those looking jump bigger cliffs, straightline and compete in extreme contests

Spaces limited, book early. Discount lift tickets available.

Dates for Winter 2011/2012:
January 28-29 (Sat-Sun)

Cost: $350, plus lift tickets = $620 (US dollars) XE.com Personal Currency Assistant [The price does NOT include accommodation/lodging.]

Contact details:
Email: alisongannett@me.com

Please mention skilikeawoman.com when you contact Alison Gannett.

Sisters in the Steeps

Ski The Steeps with Ease!!!

Ready to feel more confident skiing/riding steep and narrow chutes? Excited to ski more aggressively down the fall line in steep variable terrain?

Why?
Take your freeheel/alpine/riding moves to the next level on some of the best terrain in North America. Boost your confidence negotiating channeling terrain, hone your skills picking lines and charge down the mountain gracefully in control. Ski with Patti Banks, PSIA- Nordic Examiner.

What's included:
* 2 days of guided skiing/lift tickets
* 2 days coaching in ski and backcountry skiing techniques
* 2 days of pre ski yoga/stretch sessions.
* Babes Night Out Wine Tasting
* Use of Demo equipment (beacon, shovel, probe, pack, pole, Alpine and Telemark Skis)
* Babes signature gift bag

Discplines Welcome: Alpine, Telemark, Snowboard
Ski/Ride Ability: Babes must be comfortable on Black Diamond Terrain
Babes to Guide Ratio: 6:1
Space is limited: 12 Babes

Dates for Winter 2011/2012:
April 06-08 (Fri-Sun)

Cost: $400 Register by March 15; $450 after March 15 (US dollars) XE.com Personal Currency Assistant (Lodging, dinner and breakfast are not included)

Contact details:
Babes in the Backcountry, PO Box 8227, 158 Bucyrus Circle, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970.453.4060

Please mention skilikeawoman.com when you contact Babes in the Backcountry.

Rippin Chix Steep Camp
Sisters in the Steeps at Silverton Mountain
Silverton Mountain website
Trail map
Snow report

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